no report yet
Lever and linkage: floor shift
Risk. A loss of park function may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Dodge DartProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 534 owner complaints about the 2015 Dodge Dart, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-293 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Dodge Dart has problems
534 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
186Power train4 crash/fire/injury
141Engine6 crash/fire/injury
118Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
65Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
34Steering
26Vehicle speed control
26Fuel/propulsion system
24Air bags
24Electronic stability control (ESC)
8815 other systems18 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 186 | 4 |
| Engine | 141 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 118 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 65 | 6 |
| Steering | 34 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 26 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 1 |
| Air bags | 24 | 17 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 24 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 88 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 Dodge Dart recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the shifter cable detaches from the transmission, the vehicle may not perform the shifts performed by the driver.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without a backup layer of software, the control module may fail to prevent an un-commanded torque event, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2017 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If the transmission shifts into neutral, it can cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. A malfunctioning TPMS light will not notify an owner of an improperly inflated tire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 128 power train complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
18under 30k miles95under 100k miles33100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Dart year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dart median. How we score
'66'67'68'69'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Dodge Dart safety ratings
2015 Dodge Dart 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Dodge Dart, and the recalls they led to.
- Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy FailuresLed to recall 25E-065
In owners' words
What Dart owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received a recall for the transmission shifter cable. While attempting to park the vehicle, the contact released the brake pedal, and the vehicle rolled while in park(P). The contact immediately engaged the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from…
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Dart. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond in drive(D) or reverse(R). The dealer was contacted and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V674000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not…
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